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Diatomite and Flint Definition


Flint and Diatomite Definition


Definition

Definition
Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth   
Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel   

History
  
  

Origin
Germany   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From diatom + -ite1   
From Old English flint - a type of rock mainly known for high hardness and for giving off sparks when struck   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Diatomite and Flint

The general Diatomite and Flint definition can be stated as: Diatomite is a fine-grained sedimentary rock which is formed from consolidated diatomaceous earth. On the other hand, Flint is a hard type of sedimentary rock that produces a small piece of burning material when hit by steel. Along with definition of Diatomite and Flint, get to know about Properties of Diatomite and Flint. Get to know more information about Diatomite and Flint origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Diatomite and Flint

The history of Diatomite and Flint gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Diatomite and Flint Origin and Discoverer

Diatomite and Flint definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Diatomite and Flint. In this section, you will know about Diatomite and Flint Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Diatomite is Germany whereas Origin of Flint is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Diatomite and Flint discoverer. The discoverer of Diatomite and Flint are Unknown.

Etymology of Diatomite and Flint

Along with Diatomite and Flint definition, know more about the etymology of Diatomite and Flint. Etymology of Diatomite and Flint gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Diatomite and Formation of Flint. The etymology of Diatomite is From diatom + -ite1 while that of Flint is From diatom + -ite1. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Diatomite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Diatomite and Flint are listed below.

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